Optimo Ultra 12x
The long-range cinema zoom reference redefined
The New Generation High End 12x Cine Zoom
Successor model to industry reference Optimo 24-290 & 28-340, the Optimo Ultra 12x is the ideal long-range zoom for high-end productions : Feature Films, TV Series, Live Stage, Commercials, Music Videos. The lens features a totally new optical & mechanical design, offering even better optical performance, and improved mechanical stability and serviceability.
Specifications
| Image Format Coverage | FF/VV | S35 | U35 |
| Zoom Ratio | 12x | 12x | 12x |
| Focal Length | 36-435 mm | 24-290 mm | 26-320 mm |
| Aperture | T4.2 | T2.8 | T3.1 |
| Minimum Object Distance | 1.52 m / 5 ft | 1.22 m / 4 ft | 1.24 m / 4 ft 1 in |
| Internal Focus | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image Circle Coverage | 46.3 mm | 31.1 mm | 34.6 mm |
| Length | 523 mm / 20.6 in | 472 mm / 18.6 in | 481 mm / 18.9 in |
| Front Diameter | 162 mm | 162 mm | 162 mm |
| – | – | – | – |
| Angular FOV for film 35 mm : 22 x 16 mm | |||
| Focal Length | 36 mm / 435 mm | 24 mm / 290 mm | 26 mm / 320 mm |
| Horizontal angular FOV | 32.7° / 2.9° | 48.2° / 4.4° | 43.7° / 4.0° |
| Object dimension at MOD (mm) | 462 x 640 / 41 x 56 | 538 x 732 / 47 x 65 | 478 x 666 / 42 x 58 |
| Angular FOV for film S35 mm : 24 x 18.67 mm | |||
| Focal Length | 36 mm / 435 mm | 24 mm / 290 mm | 26 mm / 320 mm |
| Horizontal angular FOV | 36.9° / 3.3° | 54.0° / 5.0° | 49.1° / 4.5° |
| Object dimension at MOD (mm) | 541 x 728 / 48 x 63 | 632 x 860 / 55 x 73 | 560 x 760 / 49 x 65 |
| Weight | 12.75kg / 28.1lbs | 12.6kg / 27.7lbs | 12.75kg / 28.1lbs |
Main features
Thanks to the IRO technology the lens can be configured in three different versions: S35 (31.1mm), U35 (34.6mm) and FF/ VV (46.3mm) with dedicated sets of rear and rings.
New Optical Design
- Completely new optical design to enable Full Frame Coverage
- Well controlled optical performances at each focal length and focus distance by having a good balance between contrast and resolution –appealing cinematic look
- Superb image quality from open aperture, considered as “variable primes”
- Low distortion, no ramping, minimal breathing, very fast for 12x zoom ratios
- Efficient use of aspherical elements to minimize color fringing
- Very short MOD 1.22m/4’ in S35 – 1.24m/4’1’’ in Ultra S35 – 4’2″ in FF/VV
New Mechanical Design
- Completely newly designed mechanics vs. 24-290 & 28-340
- Improved mechanical stability, and serviceability
- Weight reduction of moving components
- Reduce dust inhale by improving air flow and adding dust traps
- Precise and ergonomic focus ring with scale rotation of 321 degrees, the largest in the industry and over 70 focus marks
- User changeable focus marking rings (focusing scales available in feet or metric)
- Mechanical components based on light-weight material with dedicated anti-abrasion coating
- Adapted to extreme shooting environments (passive athermalisation from -20°C to +45°C)
- PL mount lens. Compatible with LPL mount. Additional lens mounts to come
- Available accessories: carrying handle, front protective glass
- To use with ARRI FF4 & FF5 Follow-Focus, please use ARRI FF Gear 0.8 Module, 43 Tooth, 45mm K2.0020752
Multiple Image Format Design (Two packages available)
- Zoom FF/VV (Optimo Ultra 12X FF/VV Only)
- Zoom S35 + U35 kit + FF/VV kit (Optimo Ultra 12X Full Pack)